Consumer links Updated November 09, 2009
Finding medical information you can trust on the Internet can be difficult. That's why the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance is offering this section of links to consumer health sites.
These sites have been reviewed using the Health Summit Working
Group guidelines and other criteria including credibility,
sponsorship/authorship, content, audience, currency, disclosure,
purpose, links, design, interactivity, and caveats. Health
sciences librarians are uniquely qualified, through our training
and experience, to evaluate the quality of health-related
websites. We hope you use evaluative criteria on all health
web sites you use.
PLEASE NOTE: No direct recommendation or
sponsorship is being made by the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance
regarding these listed web resources. The resources referenced
here are intended to provide general information for you.
Some resources will contain information that is the opinion
of the author and not necessarily that of your physician.
Please consult your health care provider for individual information
on your specific condition. The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance
receives no compensation for the links that are listed below.
AGING
Administration
on Aging
A wealth of information designed for older Americans
and their families.
NIH Senior Health
Features health information for older adults developed by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine
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ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE
The
Alternative Medicine Homepage
Sponsered by the Falk Library of the Health Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, this site is an exhaustive list
of alternative medicine websites on the web.
National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the
National Center for complementary and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM) site contains a database of over 280,000 articles,
with abstracts, form MEDLINE dating back to 1963.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s Association
Comprehensive information on all aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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ANATOMY
Anatomy
of the Human Body
The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human
Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from
the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with
13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the
Zonule of Zinn.
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ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Foundation
Resources for patients and health professionals.
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BIOTERRORISM
MedlinePlus Biodefense and Bioterrorism
The National Library of Medicine’s website for the public covers all aspects of biological and chemical weapons, including coping information.
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CANCER
American
Cancer Society
Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization
dedicated to eliminating cancer.
OncoLink
Listed as the best cancer resource on the Internet.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) – Cancer
This is a comprehensive site for all types of cancers
Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute's patient-friendly information on all aspects of breast cancer
Comprehensive Cancer Information – National Cancer Institute
Description – National Cancer Institute's in depth information for patients and health professionals on all forms of cancer, their treatments, clinical trials, and support information
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Online is a gateway to lung cancer resources for the benefit of lung cancer patients and their families
Mesothelioma
Description – The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from diagnosis to mesothelioma treatment options.
Prostate Cancer
Description – This comprehensive site is sponsored by the National Prostate Cancer Coalition
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CHILDREN
Consumer
Health For Kids >
An annotated listing of web-based consumer health topics developed
for children and teens.
KidsHealth
Website that provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Children's Health by Medem Medical Library
Healthcare information by the nation's leading medical societies.
Child and Adolescent > Health Topics A-Z
Health information from the University of Michigan.
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CLINICAL TRIALS
CancerTrials
From the National Cancer Institute, search for information
on 1,500 current research studies on cancer.
CenterWatch
Profiles of 150 research centers conducting clinical
trials and profiles of companies that provide a variety of
contract services to the clinical trials industry.
ClinicalTrials
Information on current research being conducted on treatments
for different diseases.
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DIABETES
American Diabetes Association
Internationally recognized online research and patient information.
Children with Diabetes
An online community for kids, families and adults with Diabetes.
Diabetes Monitor
A Free Online Newsletter that provides information, education and support to People with Diabetes and their families .
Joslin’s Library: Managing Your Diabetes
Provides General Information on Diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kiddney Diseases ( NIDDK). It includes a wide range of topics from A to Z related to Diabetes. You can also select from Easy to Read publications and those translated into Spanish.
NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) Diabetes
Provides an exhaustive list of diabetic related topics.
Meals for You
Includes dietary exchange tables, recipes galore, meal plans, and much more.
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DIRECTORIES AND INDEXES
HealthFinder
Reliable consumer health information for the public from the
federal government.
Medline
Plus
Consumer health infromation from the National Library of Medicine.
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DISEASES, MEDICAL CONDITIONS,
GENERAL HEALTH
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health Topics A-Z
Provides a listing of disease and health topics found on the CDC web site.
drkoop.com
This site offers an A-Z guide for symptoms, diseases, and procedures.
Librarian's
Index to the Internet
Links to medical and health resources selected and rated by
public, academic, and medical librarians.
Mayo
Clinic's Health Oasis
This site offers a wealth of easy-to-understand information
on health and medical topics by Mayo Clinic experts.
Medem's
Medical Library
Healthcare information by the nation’s leading medical societies.
NIH
Health Information
You can find information on diseases currently under investigation
by NIH or NIH-supported sceintists, major NIH research areas,
and important health related topics.
NOAH:
New York Online Access to Health
A unique collection of consumer health resources (in English and Spanish) which enables searchers to select from a list of Health topics.
FamilyDoctor.org
Health Information for the whole family from American Academy of Family Physicians
InteliHealth.com
Health information for the entire family provided by Harvard Medical School
Virtual Hospital
A digital library of health information from the University of Iowa.
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DRUGS,
PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC
Drug
InfoNet
A variety of health related topics for professionals and consumers.
Information ranging from pamphlets to manufacturers' websites.
Search by brand name, manufacturer, or generic name.
FDA
Drugs Approval List
The FDA Drug Approvals list is updated weekly. The Drug approvals
on this list are verified and published as they become available.
Health
Square Drugs and Medicines
This site compiles comprehensive information about more than
1,000 prescription medications, including drug interactions.
Data is supplied by the PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs.
RxList
Drug index that allows you to search for information on more
than 4,500 drugs by brand name, generic name, category.
USP
DI Advice for the Patient
A guide to more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter
medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.
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HEART
DISEASE AND STROKE
Heart
and Stroke Encyclopedia
A comprehensive listing of hundreds of articles on diseases,
tests and symptoms.
American Heart Association
Health Agency whose mission is to fight heart disease and stroke.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Provides Information to Patients with Heart and Vascular Diseases and the General Public
National Stroke Association
Prevention, treatment, rehab and survivorship issues.
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HIV/AIDS
AIDS Info
A service of the US Department of Health and Human Services offering
information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research.
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LUPUS
Lupus Foundation of America
Exhaustive information on Systemic and other forms of Lupus
Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
Information on local events, chapters and support groups
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MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health by Medem's Medical Library
Healthcare information by the nation's leading medical societies.
FamilyDoctor.org: Men’s Health
Health Information for the whole family from American Academy of Family Physicians.
NIH Men’s Health
Health information on men’s health.
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MENTAL HEALTH
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Click on “Facts for Families” in the left sided bar menu for a wealth of information on child and teen mental health issues.
NOAH Mental Health
See the “A-Z Disorders” Index on the Right-sided bar menu.
National Institute of Mental Health
Comprehensive mental health information.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Health information from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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NUTRITION
American Dietetic Association
Click on the Healthy Lifestyle section for daily nutrition tips and nutrition fact sheets.
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Comprehensive consumer friendly nutrition information from the Food and Nutrition Center and the National Agricultural Library.
PATIENT
EDUCATION
Easy-to-Read
Brochures
In English and Spanish
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REFERENCE
Medical
Encyclopedia
Medical
Images
Medical Dictionary
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SPANISH
CONSUMER HEALTH ( Información en Español )
American Academy of Family Physicians (la Academia Estadounidense de Médicos de Familia)
American Diabetes Association
American
Heart Association
American Cancer Society (Informacion de Referencia Sobre el Cancer)
Communicable
Diseases Center (Centros para el Control Y la Prevencion de Enfermedades)
Healthfinder
Medline
Plus
New
York Online Access To Health (Accesso Computerizado de La Salud en Nueva York)
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SUPPORT GROUPS/SELF-HELP
Organizations by Health Topic
Health organizations listed alphabetically by health topic.
Self-Help
Sourcebook Online
A searchable database of over 800 national and international
model self-help groups and self-help clearinghouses. Ideas
on starting a local self-help group.
SupportPath.com
This site directs you to a wealth of resources on various
organizations, message boards, chats and information on hundreds
of topics.
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SURGERY
Your
Surgery
An expanding multimedia database of operative procedures designed
to educate the average individual about their surgery. This
site will explain the most commonly performed surgeries using
simple diagrams and cutting-edge animation.
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TESTS
AND PROCEDURES
Laboratory
Tests Online
Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient
or caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests
that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment
of a broad range of conditions and diseases.
Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray)
National Library of Medicine’s information on diagnostic imaging or x-ray procedures.
Laboratory Tests
National Library of Medicine’s Laboratory Tests for patients, family and the general public.
Drkoop.com Test Reference
Description - Find information about hundreds of medical tests and procedures in this easy to use A to Z.
WebMDHealth – Medical Tests
Find information about hundreds of medical tests and procedures in this easy to use A to Z.
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WOMEN'S
HEALTH
National Women's Health Information Center
The Federal Government Source for Women's Health Information
Women's Health
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists webpage.
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